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TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA
Date and Time
Thursday, June 5, 2014, 10:00 am.
Place
County of Frontenac Administrative Boardroom 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie
Members: Denis Doyle, County Councillor John Inglis, County Councillor Gary Davison, County Councillor Allan McPhail, CRCA Representatiive Dieter Eberhardt, User Representaive
Derrick Spafford, User Representaive Joan Hollywood, Adjacent Land Owner Marc Moeys, Adjacent Land Owner Bud Clayton, Warden, Ex officio
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Call to order
Election of Officers •
Election of Chair
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Election of Vice-Chair
Adoption of the agenda
Disclosure of pecuniary interest and general nature thereof
Deputations and/or presentations
Adoption of minutes
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Minutes of Meeting held April 3, 2014 THAT the minutes of the Trails Advisory Committee meeting held April 3, 2014 be adopted as circulated.
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Reports/Topics for Discussion •
2014-100 2014 Work Plan Update
Communications
Other business
- Next meeting date •
The next regular meeting of the Trails Advisory Committee is scheduled for Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the County Administrative Building.
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Page 11. Adjournment
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Minutes of the Trails Advisory Committee April 3, 2014 A meeting of the Trails Advisory Committee (TAC) was held at the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority, 1641 Perth Road, Glenburnie on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. In attendance: • Allan McPhail, Chair • Deputy Warden Denis Doyle, Vice-Chair • Councillor Gary Davison • Councillor John Inglis • Dieter Eberhardt • Marc Moeys • Derrick Spafford Regrets: • Joan Hollywood Staff: • Anne Marie Young, Manager of Economic Development 1.
Call to order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 2.
Adoption of the agenda
Moved By: Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Doyle Councillor Davison
THAT the agenda for the April 3, 2014 Trails Advisory Committee be approved as amended to add a presentation by Steven Knechtel, General Manager of Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA) on plans of the Cataraqui Trail. CARRIED 3.
Disclosure of pecuniary interest and general nature thereof
Trails Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes April 3, 2014
Minutes of Meeting held April 3, 2014
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The Chair requested the Recording Secretary to make note in the minutes that no members of the Committee declared any disclosures of pecuniary interest. 4.
Deputations and/or presentations
Mr. Knechtel gave a presentation providing information on the current status and future plans of the Cataraqui Trail. He noted that the Frontenac Farmers’ Market will be setting up at the Harrowsmith Junction on Friday afternoons starting in May. Engineering students from Queen’s compiled concept designs for possible gazebo style structures at this location. A cost of $500,000 is estimated to bring the Cataraqui Trail to a standard similar to the K&P Partnerships are important to all trail development. The presentation is attached as Appendix A. 5.
Adoption of minutes
Moved By: Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Doyle Mr. Moeys
THAT the minutes of the Trails Advisory Committee meeting held December 5, 2013 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 6.
Communications a)
Correspondence received from Tom Milc, President, Ottawa Valley ATV Club, District 1, Director Ontario Federation of ATV Clubs, advising of organized ATV trail funds available for trails under a signed land use agreement. Reports/Topics for Discussion 2014-053 2014 Work Plan Update
Moved By: Seconded By:
Councillor Inglis Mr. Spafford
THAT the Trails Advisory Committee receive this 2014 Work Plan Update report for information; AND FINALLY THAT the Trails Advisory Committee recommend to the Council of the County of Frontenac that once the Trans Canada Trail (TCT) grant of $115,000 is Trails Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes April 3, 2014
Minutes of Meeting held April 3, 2014
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received, that the K&P Trail budget expenditure be increased by $115,000 in 2014 to meet the requirements of the TCT grant. CARRIED There will be a separate report going to County Council regarding the TCT grant. Ms. Young provided an overview of the report. A maintenance plan is being drafted for the Committee to review and provide input. Ms. Young is to circulate the draft prior to the next meeting. There is $15,000 in the 2014 budget for trail maintenance. The committee agreed that a sign frame, which is located at the west split of the K&P Cataraqui Trails and which is empty because the sign was vandalized, should be moved to a more visible location. The committee responded positively to learning of a successful land acquisition which will allow the developed section of trail through Verona to be officially opened. Ms. Young was instructed to circulate possible dates near the end of May for the Committee to consider for the official opening. The venue for the event will take place at the Hardwood Creek Bridge. Mr. Eberhardt informed the committee that because the K&P Trail will be officially open that a contract can now be drawn up with District 1 Snowmobile Association and signage will be provided. Ms. Young was also instructed to circulate possible dates for the Committee to consider for a public meeting for MMM Group to present the first draft of the Trails Concept Plan. Councillor Inglis expressed an on-going frustration that Committee is not spending enough time on other trails in the County and more energy is spent on the K&P Trail than other trails. Ms. Young reiterated that once the Trails Concept Plan is completed it is contemplated that there will be other trail work to be considered.
Other business
There was none. 9.
Next meeting date The next regular meeting of the Trails Advisory Committee is scheduled for Thursday, June 5, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the County Administrative Building.
Adjournment
Trails Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes April 3, 2014
Minutes of Meeting held April 3, 2014
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Moved By: Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Doyle Mr. Eberhardt
THAT the meeting hereby adjourn at 11:30 a.m. CARRIED
Trails Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes April 3, 2014
Minutes of Meeting held April 3, 2014
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Report 2014-100 TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT To:
Chair and Members of the Trails Advisory Committee
From:
Anne Marie Young Manager of Economic Development
Date prepared:
May 27, 2014
Date of meeting:
June 5, 2014
Re:
Trails Advisory Committee – 2014 Work Plan Update
Committee Recommendation THAT the Trails Advisory Committee receive this 2014 Work Plan Update report for information.
Background At the October 16, 2013 regular meeting of County Council, Council approved the Trails Advisory Committee Work Plan for 2014. Goal/Vision The vision of the County of Frontenac stated in Directions for Our Future is Fresh with Opportunity Growing Vibrant, Innovative, Natural, Sustainable Places. Within the context, the Vision shared in the Frontenac Trails Master Plan can be read: Trails in the County of Frontenac promote sustainable and healthy communities by encouraging residents and visitors to get active while appreciating the natural beauty and rich heritage of Frontenac County.
Trails Advisory Committee – 2014 Work Plan Update June 5, 2014
2014-100 2014 Work Plan Update
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Mandate •
To provide input and suggestions regarding the execution of Implementation Plan for the Frontenac K&P Trail.
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To provide input and suggestions regarding other trails initiatives throughout the County including the Townships of North, Central, South Frontenac and Frontenac Islands.
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To report periodically to County Council on progress on the committee’s work.
Comment Work Plan activities realized to date:
- Provide input and suggestions to recognize and realize actions relative to the County of Frontenac Trails Master Plan. As trails are developed a maintenance plan is necessary. A working copy of a maintenance plan has been circulated to committee members to review and provide input.
- Target to fully open the K&P section from South Frontenac Rd 38 near Craig Road to White Lake Road in 2014. Crains’ Construction Limited has been contracted for the reconstruction of the bridge at White Creek. Completion is to be July 31, 2014. A Request for Quotation is being prepared for the development of the K&P from north of Verona and east of SF Rd 38 to west of CF Rd 38 across from the White Lake Road access. Currently, Public Works staff from South Frontenac are measuring the trail for ditching requirements and mark the locations where culverts will be needed. This will assist greatly toward a more accurate assessment of the material required for the development and determining the cost. A date is to be confirmed for an official opening of the 2013 development to be planned in the third week of June.
- Work with adjacent landowners and private property owners (in the areas of discontinuity) to establish the trail route in preparation for phasing as outlined the 2013 Frontenac K&P Implementation Plan – Phase 2. No report.
- Communicate with other trail organizations and invite them to committee meetings to share best practices and possible partnerships.
Trails Advisory Committee – 2014 Work Plan Update June 5, 2014
2014-100 2014 Work Plan Update
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Conversation continues with Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance (EOTA) regarding the new development that is to take place this year and the possibility of EOTA maintaining that piece in the future. Trans Canada Trail has sent the forms that will be completed by County staff to obtain the $115,000 grant allowed to the County for last year’s overage. Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA) and the County continue to partner to allow the Frontenac Farmers Market to set-up on Friday afternoons at the Harrowsmith Junction. Site preparation has been conducted by CRCA through a grant from the Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation. 5. Ensure that the committee’s time is allocated evenly between the implementation of the Frontenac K&P and other initiatives that facilitate the development and/or marketing of other trail systems as identified in the 2014 Trails Concept Plan for the County of Frontenac. A public meeting was held in Verona on May 26, 2014 to receive input from stakeholders and residents regarding possible additions or redevelopment of existing routes to the trail systems in Frontenac. Twenty-seven people attended. There were representatives from the Cataraqui Trail, Rideau Trail, Kingston K&P Trail, KFL&A Health Unit, L&A Ridgerunners Snowmobile Club and members of the public. The comments received at the meeting along with comments sheets and information received in other various forms are being recorded and used in the Concept Plan which will then be presented to the committee for review. County staff is meeting with staff from North Frontenac the first week of June to glean more information for further content in the plan. Interested parties in Frontenac Islands are advancing the first steps for the Wolfe Island Canal concept. Plans are to develop a park at the mouth of the canal and build a shelter and a dock. Canoeing and kayaking are to be encouraged.
Financial Implication Provision for trail related expenses have been included in the 2014 budget.
Organizations, Departments and Individuals Consulted and/or Affected Township of North Frontenac Township of Central Frontenac Township of South Frontenac Township of Frontenac Islands Trans Canada Trail Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority Quinte Region Conservation Authority Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance Adjacent landowners to the K&P Trail Trails Advisory Committee – 2014 Work Plan Update June 5, 2014
2014-100 2014 Work Plan Update
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